Job summary
We are delighted to offer this exciting new post that will enable the appointee to gain invaluable experience in working towards becoming a Specialty doctor in paediatrics. This newly created post uniquely allows the post holder to be employed at a Clinical Fellow level for the initial six(depending on their clinical skills, and then as a registrar from second 6 months dependant on their progress). During the first 6 months of training, the post holder will be expected to perform all duties under close supervision on tier 1 rota. They will keep an e-portfolio and be assigned an educational supervisor (ES) who will oversee their progress through regular work-based assessments (WBA) in accordance with the recommendations of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Main duties of the job
The department currently has 8.6 WTE consultants and we run a Service week model. One of the consultants chooses to contribute to the second on call rota. The tier 1 rota consists of GP trainees, FY2 and FY3 doctors, and standalone trust doctors. The second on call rota comprises of non-training permanent staff grade doctors.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact by telephone or email for more information and discussion. We are confident that these posts will be very attractive to candidates who wish to manage their own learning and work life balance in the context of acute paediatrics. Please feel free to ring us for discussion; we are open to any innovative ideas that will benefit our service.
Please contact Dr Joishy on 03000 841295 for more information.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the first 6 months
The post holder will be expected to assess and manage acutely ill babies and children on the paediatric assessment unit and Childrens wards, to attend deliveries of term and preterm babies, carry out postnatal discharge examinations of neonates, attend neonatal and paediatric ward rounds under the supervision of a Paediatric Specialty doctor or a consultant.
Working within the team, the post holder will contribute to the management of all patients. This will involve clinical assessment, organizing investigations, performing practical tasks (blood sampling, IV lines, LP etc), prescribing drugs and fluids and writing discharge reports.
To participate in a full shift rota 1:10
Participation in audit and at departmental teaching activities.
It is anticipated that the post holder would develop competencies over 12 months, to progress into a Specialty doctor competency and consider a move to Tier 2 role subject to satisfactory assessments and mutual agreement between the post holder and the consultant team.
From 2nd 6months onwards
- The post holder will be expected to provide a Specialty doctor level of medical cover to the Childrens Wards, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Special Care Baby Unit, Delivery Unit, and Postnatal Ward as required.
- Supervise the FY1, FY2, GPST, clinical fellow or equivalent grade doctors in clinical and medical managerial tasks.
- Provide senior paediatric medical support to other departments such as Accident and Emergency, Surgery and Anaesthesia as required.
- Planning, implementation and dissemination of research in acute childrens services.
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Health Boards procedures and operating policies.
- Maintenance of core clinical expertise in paediatrics.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Participating in annual appraisal and job planning including audit.
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the acute childrens services and Health Boards agreed objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the first 6 months
The post holder will be expected to assess and manage acutely ill babies and children on the paediatric assessment unit and Childrens wards, to attend deliveries of term and preterm babies, carry out postnatal discharge examinations of neonates, attend neonatal and paediatric ward rounds under the supervision of a Paediatric Specialty doctor or a consultant.
Working within the team, the post holder will contribute to the management of all patients. This will involve clinical assessment, organizing investigations, performing practical tasks (blood sampling, IV lines, LP etc), prescribing drugs and fluids and writing discharge reports.
To participate in a full shift rota 1:10
Participation in audit and at departmental teaching activities.
It is anticipated that the post holder would develop competencies over 12 months, to progress into a Specialty doctor competency and consider a move to Tier 2 role subject to satisfactory assessments and mutual agreement between the post holder and the consultant team.
From 2nd 6months onwards
- The post holder will be expected to provide a Specialty doctor level of medical cover to the Childrens Wards, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Special Care Baby Unit, Delivery Unit, and Postnatal Ward as required.
- Supervise the FY1, FY2, GPST, clinical fellow or equivalent grade doctors in clinical and medical managerial tasks.
- Provide senior paediatric medical support to other departments such as Accident and Emergency, Surgery and Anaesthesia as required.
- Planning, implementation and dissemination of research in acute childrens services.
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Health Boards procedures and operating policies.
- Maintenance of core clinical expertise in paediatrics.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Participating in annual appraisal and job planning including audit.
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the acute childrens services and Health Boards agreed objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
- MBBS or medical equivalent
Desirable
- APLS (or equivalent)
- NLS (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- At least 3.5 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in Paediatrics
- Neonatal experience
Desirable
- Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade/Registrar level. Previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases
- Minimum 12 month NHS experience
- At least 4 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in Paediatrics
Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good team worker
- Flexible attitude
Other
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Microsoft Office or equivalent
- Hold a current and in date valid driving license or provides an undertaking to provide alternative means of transport when providing emergency and domiciliary care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pathology/radiology information systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
- MBBS or medical equivalent
Desirable
- APLS (or equivalent)
- NLS (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- At least 3.5 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in Paediatrics
- Neonatal experience
Desirable
- Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade/Registrar level. Previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases
- Minimum 12 month NHS experience
- At least 4 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in Paediatrics
Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good team worker
- Flexible attitude
Other
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Microsoft Office or equivalent
- Hold a current and in date valid driving license or provides an undertaking to provide alternative means of transport when providing emergency and domiciliary care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pathology/radiology information systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
